Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson was back in court on Monday as Judge Tony Graf ruled on whether he may appear in court in civilian clothing.
Judge Graf ruled that Tyler Robinson may appear in court in civilian clothing for his trial given the presumption of innocence, however, he said Robinson must appear in restraints.
The judge also ruled that the media may not photograph or record Tyler Robinson entering or exiting the courthouse.
Robinson, 22, has three public defenders: Kathy Nester, Michael Burt, and Richard Novak.
Tyler Robinson did not appear via video in Monday’s hearing, however when the judge asked if he could hear him, Robinson responded, “Yes, I can.”
The judge ordered Robinson back in court on January 16, 2026 and January 30, 2026.
WATCH:
Tyler Robinson fatally shot Charlie Kirk at 12:23 local time during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
According to Fox News, around 6:30 pm on the day of the assassination, 22-year-old Robinson made contact with an officer posted up at a perimeter near where the murder weapon was discovered.
Reports of Robinson’s encounter with law enforcement line up with text messages sent to his transgender lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs.
Robinson told Lance Twiggs that he wanted to go back to retrieve his rifle
“I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. Its quiet, almost enough to get out, but theres one vehicle lingering,” Robinson wrote in a text to Twiggs at an unspecified time on September 10.
Robinson told Twiggs that police officers were swarming the area: “There is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don’t wanna chance it.”
“I’m wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle,” Robinson wrote. “I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpas rifle.”
Robinson was charged with:
– Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
– Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
– Count 3: Felony obstruction of justice for hiding the firearm
– Count 4: Felony obstruction of justice for discarding the clothing he wore during the shooting
– Count 5: Witness tampering for asking roommate to delete incriminating messages
– Count 6: Witness tampering for demanding trans roommate stay silent, and not speak to police
– Count 7: Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child
Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
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